2003 BMW 325 vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2003 BMW 325 and 2003 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 450 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 SsangYong Musso (317 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 325 | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 325 | Musso |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |